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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.95, 940.95 and 354.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.95, 940.95 and 354.11 is: 530.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.95 : 940.95 = 354.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.95/940.95 = 354.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.95x = 940.95 × 354.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.95x = 333,195.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,195.10/627.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.61

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